W Gruzji producenci owoców i produktów owocowych zauważyli stłumione zapotrzebowanie na persymony na lokalnym rynku, z wyjątkiem zauważalnego zainteresowania turystów suszonymi persymonami. Gia Ghachava, prowadzący działalność w wiosce Gordi, w regionie Imereti, poświęcił 15 lat na produkcję suszonych. read more

The onion sector in Uganda is currently seeing a consistent growth in both production and consumption, with forecasts suggesting that this trend will continue. The demand for onions in Uganda is expected to reach approximately 372,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 350,000 metric tons in 2021. At the same time, domestic production is... read more

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the United States, part of the Department of Agriculture, has announced - as reported on Portalfruticola.com - that researchers at the Appalachian Fruit Research Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia, are engineering Gala apples to. read more

Now Organic International is the company owned by father Hans and son Lars Versteegh. Founded in 2012 by Hans Versteegh and business partner Rob van Baal, the company has quickly become a significant player in the organic ginger juice market. In the Netherlands, they are known for their fresh organic ginger products. read more

In Boone, North Carolina, Hollar & Greene Produce Co. is dealing with a crucial temperature control issue for its cabbage shipments to Walmart, requiring precise cooling at 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Any deviations beyond 1 or 2 degrees could result in the rejection of up to 1,000 boxes, as stated by Tony. read more

Chinese President Xi Jinping has compared China's relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean to a line from an ancient Chinese poem: "True friends always feel close to each other no matter the distance between them." Since taking office, Xi has visited the region five times, meeting with read more

In partnership with Campos Borquez, Perfection Fresh is introducing the Calypso mango, locally grown in Mexico, to provide a mango experience that caters to the needs of consumers, retailers, and growers. Perfection Fresh, Australia's leading fresh produce company, is expanding its global presence by bringing this unique mango variety to the market. read more

The long-awaited season of Ribera D.O.P. oranges from Parlapiano Sicily will start on November 18th. The 2023/2024 season was a huge success, with 9,314,949 kg of D.O.P. product processed out of a total quantity of 14,968,862 kg. read more

The senior official from the Consumer Affairs Ministry in India anticipates that onion prices will continue to decrease as the fresh kharif crop starts to arrive. The current retail price of onions in the country is around ₹54 ($0.64) per kilogram, indicating a decline. read more

With the entry of the Consortium for PDO Olive Oil "Terra d'Otranto", the Consortium for the protection and valorization of Verona IGP Peach, and the Consortium for the protection of Tintilia del Molise, the network of protection consortia that safeguard and promote the unique bond between excellent products is strengthened. read more

W październiku Brazylia była świadkiem wzrostu eksportu owoców, w tym skórki cytrusowej i melonów, co doprowadziło do pozytywnej zmiany salda handlowego. Według Comex Stat, przychody z eksportu dla Brazylii w październiku wyniosły 164,56 miliona dolarów (FOB), co oznacza wzrost o 45% w porównaniu z wrześniem, podczas gdy wydatki na import były wyższe. read more

W zimowym sezonie warzywnym w Bengalu na targu można znaleźć różnorodne produkty, takie jak marchew, fasolę, kalafior i brokuły, z których każdy dostarcza istotnych składników odżywczych do lokalnej diety. Zauważono jednak, że bengalscy rolnicy coraz bardziej preferują brokuły od kalafiora. read more

"In all areas they perform well." This is what the seed company Rijk Zwaan wanted to demonstrate with its California Tour. A tour of 5 locations in Berja, Dalías, and Adra where they showcased the potential of three of their pepper varieties: the red Baiao RZ and Danzon. read more

LGS Specialty Sales is excited to announce an extended Chilean Murcotts season, featuring high-quality fruit available through Thanksgiving. Darling clementines. This extended timeframe not only allows for a smooth transition into the Moroccan clementine season but also provides retailers and consumers with an extended availability of these fruits. read more

Armonia will launch in Italy the European communication campaign Enjoy Sweet Fruits, targeting consumers in our country and in Germany. The focus will be on promoting products such as strawberries, kiwis, clementines, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. The aim is to improve competitiveness in this sector. read more

Orange Prices in Europe Experience Fluctuations Amid Market Challenges

The European citrus market is experiencing significant volatility, with orange prices fluctuating due to various factors. The latest data shows that the average price of oranges in the EU was €73.18 per 100. read more

The objective of the project is to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of hazelnut orchards through precision agriculture technologies. The project will validate experimental predictive models and innovative decision support systems (DSS). Three read more

Vine tomatoes primarily originated from the Netherlands and Belgium, with additional supplies coming from domestic sources and Turkey. Round tomatoes were mostly sourced from Morocco and Belgium, with fewer imports from Turkey. Cherry tomatoes were predominantly imported from the Netherlands and Italy. read more

The Bafra Plain in Turkey is known for its agricultural productivity, with cauliflower being cultivated on 6,880 hectares and broccoli on 2,428 hectares this season. However, the region experienced a decrease in yield due to excessive rainfall causing winter flooding. read more

Australian vegetable and herb grower Thorndon Park Produce has recently expanded the area dedicated to growing rosemary on their site at Grawler River. "This is a previously unused patch of land along the river border, covering approximately 1/4 of a hectare. We haven't utilized this land before due to its challenging location." read more